Düsseldorf, April 25, 2012 - Effective April 24, GEA successfully concluded the takeover of Aseptomag, headquartered in Kirchberg, Switzerland. With the acquisition of Aseptomag, GEA has added to its group one of the world's leading suppliers of aseptic and hygienic valves, valve modules, and system solutions. Its customers are mostly dairy, beverage, and food companies, but also include the pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic industries. In the second quarter the company will be integrated into the GEA Mechanical Equipment Segment.

GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft is one of the largest suppliers of process technology and components for the food and energy industries. As an international technology group, the Company focuses on sophisticated production processes. In 2011, GEA generated consolidated revenues in excess of EUR 5.4 billion, 70 percent of which came from the food and energy sectors, which are long-term growth industries. The group employed about 23,000 people worldwide as of December 31, 2011. GEA Group is a market and technology leader in its business areas. It is listed in Germany's MDAX stock index (G1A, WKN 660 200). Further information is available on the Internet at: www.gea.com.

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